Wednesday, September 20
C3 Open House. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. All Day. Free. During our annual open house, all fitness class are free for drop-ins. There will also be free class demos throughout the week. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/c3-open-house-0 for more info.
Corvallis Farmers Market. Farmer’s Market, 1st & Monroe, Corvallis. 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. The Corvallis Farmers Market happens Wednesdays and Saturdays, from 9am to 1pm, April through November, on First Street in downtown Corvallis. The Farmers Market offers fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, dairy and more, all sourced locally from Benton County and the counties immediately surrounding Benton County. Visit http://locallygrown.org for more info.
Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $12. Experience and explore Terra Bella’s beautiful eleven-acre boutique farm. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, chickens, and very soon – ducks. Activities include the following: Baby duck swimming lessons, Feed an alpaca, Snip some herbs to take home, Brush the goats, Collect some eggs, Selfies with alpacas, Frolic with the goats & Enjoy their view of the beautiful Willamette Valley. There are multiple tours every hour on the hour. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Family Storytime at the Benton County Historical Society – Corvallis Museum. Corvallis Museum, 411 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Join us for a dinosaur storytime at the Benton County Historical Society – Corvallis Museum! View fossils after the storytime. Free admission for children and families. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/family-storytime-benton-county-historical-society-corvallis-museum for more info.
Philomath Storytime. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Children and families are invited to join our all-ages storytime at the Philomath Community Library. We will share short stories, songs, and rhymes. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/philomath-storytime-72 for more info.
Wednesday Noon Book Club. Philomath Meeting Room, 1050 Applegate St., Philomath. 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. Free. The Wednesday Noon Book Club meets in-person on the third Wednesday of each month at noon. For more information, please contact Petra Gavin at Petrichor.gavin@corvallisoregon.gov. Sep. 20: Revolution of Marina M. by Janet Fitch. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/wednesday-noon-book-club-18 for more info.
Digital Life: Tech Help Lab. 2nd floor Classroom, Tech Help Lab Corvallis-Benton County Library, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. Free. Get free, basic, one-on-one tech help from a library staff member. Bring your computer or device or use one of ours. Library staff can help with basic computer tasks, using social media, managing photos, downloading eBooks and audiobooks, using email, filling out online job applications, and much more. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/digital-life-tech-help-lab-17 for more info.
Live Music: The Nettles. Common Fields, 545 SW 3rd St., Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Enjoy live music for the evening at Common Fields. Beverages and food items will be available at Kalamata Bistro or Black Forest Kitchen. Visit https://www.commonfieldscorvallis.com/events.html for more info.
Corvallis Library Book Club. 2nd Floor Board Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave, Corvallis. 6 p.m. – 7 p.m. Free. The Corvallis-Benton County Public Library Book Club is open to everyone! Book Club meets to discuss fiction and nonfiction every third Wednesday of the month, though this club will be on hiatus over the summer and will start up again in the fall. See https://cbcpubliclibrary.net/book-club/ for a list of the books we are reading. Email askalibrarian@corvallisoregon.gov to sign up and get links to the meetings. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/corvallis-library-book-club-5 for more info.
Planning Commission. 6:30 p.m. Observe Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3667594090978723676. Submit comment & Participate via live webinar: https://forms.corvallisoregon.gov/Forms/MeetingRegistration. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/advisorygroups-pc/page/planning-commission-6 for more info.
Ice Pirates. Whiteside Theatre, 361 SW Madison Ave, Corvallis. 7 p.m. $6 – $8. Water is the most precious commodity in the galaxy where Princess Karina is trying to find her father, who has disappeared after discovering treacherous information. She is sold two space pirates, who she enlists in helping her track down her father. Visit https://www.whitesidetheatre.org/movies.html#calendar-2344c8e8-2c2f-4749-a3c0-fd5bf9682393-event-ll1ienu4 for more info.
All the Way Open Mic Comedy. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 8 p.m. Free. Come laugh and make us laugh at the All The Way Open Mic comedy night with your host Terry Geil! Sign-up at 7:30 p.m., Comedy starts at 8 p.m.! Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Thursday, September 21
C3 Open House. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. All Day. Free. During our annual open house, all fitness class are free for drop-ins. There will also be free class demos throughout the week. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/c3-open-house-0 for more info.
Monroe Farmers Market. Monroe High School, Grass Area, 365 N 5th St., Monroe. 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Free. Located beside Highway 99W, next to the high school parking lot, the Monroe Farmers Market brings local artisans and food producers every week to celebrate the bounty of the community. It’s the place to buy and sell local edibles and handcrafted gifts. Visit https://www.facebook.com/market97456 for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday from 10:30-11:00 a.m. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime. Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-40 for more info.
Preschool Storytime. Main Meeting Room, 645 NW Monroe Ave., Corvallis. 10:30 a.m. – 11 a.m. Free. Preschool storytime is for children 3-5 years old and happens every Thursday from 10:30-11:00 AM. Storytime is offered year-round as a drop-in program: first come, first served. Space is limited due to the room capacity and to provide a positive, safe environment for all. Children must be accompanied by a grown-up. Many lasting friendships start at Storytime! Visit https://corvallisbenton.librarycalendar.com/event/preschool-storytime-40 for more info.
Corvallis Arts Walk. Downtown Corvallis, Corvallis. 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Free. Visit downtown Corvallis to tour the working studios of our local artists, see them at work, and view their art! Visit https://theartscenter.net/corvallis-arts-walk/ for more info.
Council Work Session. 4 p.m. Attend in Person: Madison Avenue Meeting Room, 500 SW Madison Ave., Corvallis. Attend Virtually: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6490139394904155733. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/mc/page/council-work-session-88 for more info.
Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Dennis Monroe’s Funked Up Blues Jam will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
Flynn Creek Circus: Desert Myth. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. $18+. The internationally acclaimed Flynn Creek Circus returns to Corvallis with a super-star line up in their all-new show, “Desert Myth.” Featuring wild stunts, hilarious comedy, and mind blowing skills, ‘Desert Myth’ is an acrobatic odyssey. A sudden sand storm separates our nomads from their home. The Show Schedule is as follows: Thursday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. (Family Night Special, All Table Reservations $15 Off), Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. (Adults 21+ Only), Saturday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | 8 p.m. (Adults 21+ Only), & Sunday, Sept 24, 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. Visit https://flynncreekcircus.ticketspice.com/corvallis-desert-myth-2023 for more info.
Friday, September 22
C3 Open House. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. All Day. Free. During our annual open house, all fitness class are free for drop-ins. There will also be free class demos throughout the week. Visit https://www.corvallisoregon.gov/parksrec/page/c3-open-house-0 for more info.
Farm Tours. Terra Bella Farm, 6959 Northeast Elliott Circle, Corvallis. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $5 – $12. Experience and explore Terra Bella’s beautiful eleven-acre boutique farm. Meet and interact with Terra Bella’s alpacas, dwarf goats, chickens, and very soon – ducks. Activities include the following: Baby duck swimming lessons, Feed an alpaca, Snip some herbs to take home, Brush the goats, Collect some eggs, Selfies with alpacas, Frolic with the goats & Enjoy their view of the beautiful Willamette Valley. There are multiple tours every hour on the hour. Admission is $10 per person. Children 3 to 10 years old are $5 (with an adult). Children 2 years old and younger get in free. Visit https://www.terrabella-farm.com/book-online for more info.
Flynn Creek Circus: Desert Myth. Avery Park, Townsend Shelter, 1200 SW Avery Park Dr., Corvallis. $18+. The internationally acclaimed Flynn Creek Circus returns to Corvallis with a super-star line up in their all-new show, “Desert Myth.” Featuring wild stunts, hilarious comedy, and mind blowing skills, ‘Desert Myth’ is an acrobatic odyssey. A sudden sand storm separates our nomads from their home. The Show Schedule is as follows: Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. (Adults 21+ Only), Saturday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. | 8 p.m. (Adults 21+ Only), & Sunday, Sept 24, 1 p.m. | 4 p.m. Visit https://flynncreekcircus.ticketspice.com/corvallis-desert-myth-2023 for more info.
C3 Sock-Hop. Corvallis Community Center, 2601 NW Tyler Ave., Corvallis. 7 p.m. Kick off your shoes and dance. Dancing, concessions, and prize drawings will make for a fun evening for everyone. New socks will be collected for those in need. A fundraiser event supporting C3 Free programs/services. Hosted by C3’s Senior Social Club. All ages. Admission: $5 Corvallis Community Center Friday, September 22, 7 p.m.– 9 p.m. Visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/corvparksandrecreation/activity/search/detail/46404?onlineSiteId=0&from_original_cui=true for more info.
Accordioso. Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd St, Corvallis. 7 p.m. Free. Accordioso will be live at Old World Deli. Sandwiches are available at the deli until 11. Visit https://www.oldworldcenter.com/#Events for more info.
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